K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?

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May 9, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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I am about to have this installed, and I have to choose between mounting the display around the vdc button where I can see it thru the steer. wheel, or up in the sunglass holder; I would need to remove it, I prefer it there because it's inches from my head.

Any ideas? Save me some hassle?

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May 9, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
My K40 is installed right below the temperature console. You know, the screen that shows you the N S E W, etc. It fits in there nicely. The K40 is very reliable and sound cool when it goes off.

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May 9, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Oh , I have NAV... Forgot to mention that means no cubbie hole. Below my ac I have CD and the mode buttons...

My K40 has the display unit, not the little leds LED....

I only have a compass in my NAV display I believe.. not in my mirror either-

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May 9, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Display unit? I thought the K40 is mounted with only the warning lights. I did not know that a unit was involved. Even if you do have the Navi, 3 small wholes are drilled into the dash right below the "temp" console. That way, if pulled over by police, they won't notice anything. If you have pictures..post them.

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May 9, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Yeah, but if he happens to get pulled over, the police can take his unit.

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May 9, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Got the K40 for little money, just need to pay 4 authorized install. I want V1, or 8500

Some K40 units have a sensitivity meter that gets installed in hidden places such as ashtrays...

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May 10, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Man back in the day (8 yrs ago), K40 was cutting edge for a detector. The Escort SR7 is an awesom piece , you should consider it. Unless you got the K40 for free I wouldnt install it, unless you like the sounds of chirpy birds ALL the time.
I rode with a friend this weekend that has a Tahoe with the undetectable and all it did was false and make these annoying ticking sounds.
Even if you got it for free the install cost should be at least $400 or more (thats what we charged at my store 6yrs ago).
I would check the background of whomever is going to install it, if put in the right way it takes a lot of disassembly.

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May 29, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Just got it installed, it's located between the sunglass holder and the windshield, clear of the mirror. So far I like it a lot. It will take some time to get accustomed to the chirps, but I love the clean install as opposed to suction cup detectors. I could've had 3 seperate V1 detectors for the investment I made, but now I finally have a K40.

Having it in my sightline, and close to the ears is what I need when blasting tunes.

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Jun 7, 2004 | 12:33 AM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Went through my 1st laser trap- all the lites came on and went nuts, I had to really reset it miles later to get it to shut up. That laser alert did a real "Merlin" on my K40. I am referring to Top Gun when the F15s got spooked by some MiGs. haha

03 Coupe(****/blk)K40,NAV,limotint
Me at Infiniti Dealer-"I'm doubleparked in my Gc,I need some brochures." As I walk out, they ask if I bought my car there. I respond, "I tried to, unfortunately!!"
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Jun 7, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
Totally agree, the VDC and trunk opener are not ergonomical at all. With NAV, I had no real compartments, and the sunglass holder works best only as a shield to disguise the K40. It's inches from my head, a foot or so, I am 5 4 inn height, so my seats way up.

Noisy akert sounds are unusual compared to standard detectors, but I won't mind when I evade laser traps.

03 Coupe(****/blk)K40,NAV,limotint
Me at Infiniti Dealer-"I'm doubleparked in my Gc,I need some brochures." As I walk out, they ask if I bought my car there. I respond, "I tried to, unfortunately!!"
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Jun 7, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Re: K40 Radar Install- Anyone have info?
To be clear, my K40 is the display type, that I have mounted behind the holder. It's inches from the windshield, and it clears the holder, esp when I put the holder down to disguise the head unit when I am parked, or if the fuzz is behind me at night. My rear tints are so dark that it's hard to tell that even the NAV screen is present.

03 Coupe(****/blk)K40,NAV,limotint
Me at Infiniti Dealer-"I'm doubleparked in my Gc,I need some brochures." As I walk out, they ask if I bought my car there. I respond, "I tried to, unfortunately!!"
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